Meet China's GD01: The USD 5,73,000 robot built for future of civilian transport

14 May,2026 12:13 PM IST |  Beijing  |  Agencies

It weighs 500 kg with a pilot on board and has a starting price of USD 573,674 (Rs 5.49 crore)

Unitree’s GD01 robot. PIC COURTESY/Unitree


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China's robotics giant Unitree has unveiled the GD01, a machine that can switch between two-legged and four-legged configurations. Built from high-strength alloy for civilian transport applications.

It weighs 500 kg with a pilot on board and has a starting price of USD 573,674 (Rs 5.49 crore). In upright mode, the robot stands 11 feet tall.

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